ASAP HELP ID This!!!

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  1. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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  2. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    From what I can see it looks like a bristle worm which is harmless and a good member to the CuC. It could be a fire worm which would be a problem though. I am leaning more towards a bristle worm though.
     
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  3. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    I hope :( its almost a pink color with white looking spikes
     
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  4. thepanfish

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    The alternating pattern on the bristles makes me think fire worm but there are so many different types of bristle worm its really hard to get an exact ID.
     
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  5. sticksmith23

    sticksmith23 Giant Squid

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    +1. Some fire worms and bristle worms look very similar as well. Hopefully somebody else can chime in.
     
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    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Looks like a large bristle worm, aka fire worm. I doubt it could take down a healthy fish.

    Mine is a lot bigger than that one and I have never had a problem.
     
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  7. 2in10

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    Bristleworm
     
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